Threat of closure lifted from Meath care centre

13 October 2015

The threat of closure has been lifted from a care centre in Meath, after inspectors for the Health watchdog found significant improvements in its' operation.
According to the Irish Times, the Health Information and Quality Authority says the Redwood Extended Care Facility in Stamullen is now substantially compliant with regulations.
Last year the centre was criticised for its overuse of restraints to control the behaviour of vulnerable residents with intellectual disabilities and in March, HIQA issued notice of its' intention not to register the centre for recurrent non-compliance with regulations.
The number of residents has been cut from 30 to 20, staff have received training in positive behaviour support and the use of restrictive practices is said to have been considerably reduced.